From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms
A minuscule metal sphere containing two microscopic holes could be the smallest murder weapon in history; experts explore how this tiny object is linked to one of the most bizarre true crime cases of the 20th century.
A museum in South London contains a disturbing tattered hat made of brown felt and decorated with more than 80 human teeth; using the latest imaging technology, experts investigate to uncover the macabre origins of this mysterious Victorian-era cap.
Experts examine the enigmatic mosaic adorned on the ancient Standard of Ur.
Experts investigate the mysterious purpose and identity behind this 9,000-year-old clay-covered artifact.
Experts explore the only objects ever found in the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Experts examine an ancient tablet could be the key to a lost civilization.
Experts explore a controversial machine designed to measure intelligence.
Experts investigate an elaborately detailed gold mask of Ancient Greece.
Experts investigate the shattered skull of a 19th century railway worker.
First a mysterious neolithic stone ball, then Pulvermacher's electric chain belt will give you a shock and finally the case of the missing cat - mummy.
From a piece of meteorite found in Tutankhamun's tomb to the Crown of Thorns, explore some of the most perplexing and unusual objects lying hidden away in museums, laboratories and storage rooms